Ashland Train Day and the New Community Church is a match made in the Center of the Universe.
On Saturday, April 29 the young and young-at-heart will be delighted by a kiddie train ride, three bouncy houses, games, The Singing Conductor, and Kona Ice - all made possible by the New Community Church’s generous sponsorship of Ashland Train Day’s Kid Zone.
“We believe the church should be in its community and for its community,” Co-Lead Pastor Brandon Baldwin told Downtown Ashland Association. “Ashland Train Day is an important day for our town, so our heart is to show our support and do our part to make it a great experience.” Last year, New Community Church made the Kid Zone a great experience with face paint, prizes, and even a blow-up cow costume. This year they plan on bringing more smiles with an additional bouncy house and field games.
The Church’s mission is to bring hope to their neighbors. Their efforts are exemplified by spearheading the Family Room Renovation Project completed at Hanover Department of Social Services. Over two dozen local businesses and churches worked together to give our community’s kids a fun and comfortable playroom for tough days in the office–complete with a rope loft, indoor slide, gaming station and craft station. “We recognize that many children find themselves in that room on some of the most difficult days of their lives,” said Co-Lead Pastor Hannah Baldwin. “It was our intention to work with the DSS to improve that experience and inspire hope for each child who is there.”
Meet the people making New Community Church’s mission a reality at Ashland Train Day in the Kid Zone behind Ashland Branch Library and/or worship with them Sundays at 6:00 PM inside Ashland Theatre.